US Open 2011

[McNamara That Ghost...]

4-0 Djokovic leads.

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6-0. Tipsarevic got bageled. On to the fourth.

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Djokovic. :bow:

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Djokovic breaks again and leads 2-0 in the fourth set.

:rose:

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Tipsarevic retires hurt at 3-0 in the fourth set.

[Marc Overmars]

Djok. :bow:

What a beast.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer vs Tsonga coming up.

:popcorn:

[Marc Overmars]

Ah man. Tempted to watch but need to be up early.

Might watch the first set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

I'll try and stay awake for it though there is a good chance I'll crash out downstairs at some point.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer takes the first set 6-4. :bow:

There was an hour or so long delay, provided me with a good nap time.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And Federer takes the second set 6-3. Fed has been very good so far.

[Master Splinter]

Tsonga couldn't handle the conditions :rose:.

Needs to tap into his Beast Mode tbh.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer breaks and will serve for the match.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer wins 6-4 6-3 6-3. :bow:

Djokovic next for him. :popcorn:

[Marc Overmars]

Pretty comfortable then for Fed.

We'll need to see some vintage 2007 Fed though if he wants to beat Djok.

[Master Splinter]

Tsonga's Beast Mode power-ups ran out :rose:.

Murray v Isner coming up at 17:00.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

They're on court now.

:popcorn:

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Break point for Isner. Superb start.

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Deuce.

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Murray held. And so does Isner now. 2-1 Isner leads.

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Petchey calls Murray "tennis' Houdini". :doh:

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Murray is serving to stay in the first set.

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Two break points for Murray.

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Murray breaks and will serve for the first set.

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Shocker from Murray there, chance to get to two set points - smashes it in to the net. :doh:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

However, it is now set point for Murray.

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And Murray takes it 7-5.

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Murray leads 2-0 in the second set.

Isner. :rose:

[Master Splinter]

Murray drop-shotting the fuck out of Isner.

Cruel, but fair tbh.

[Master Splinter]

Water on the Grandstand court delaying the womens doubles :lol:.

US Open :haha:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

What a complete fuck-up this year has been.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Isner is serving to stay in the seecond set.

[Master Splinter]

Isner survives.

5-4, Murray serving for the set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray takes the second set 6-4.

[Master Splinter]

Murray takes the second set 6-4.

[GP]

Murray takes the second set 6-4.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Break point for Isner. :unsure:

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Deuce. :lol:

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Adv. Isner.

[Master Splinter]

Muray takes the second set 6-4.

You spelt Murray wrong :pal:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Isner breaks and leads 2-0 in the third set.

:yikes:

[Master Splinter]

Murray :doh:.

Classic Arsenal tactic: let the opponent back in when you're completely dominating.

[GP]

You spelt Murray wrong :pal:.

So's your faec

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Break point for Murray.

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Deuce.

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Isner holds, he leads 4-1.

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Murray is serving to stay in the third set at 5-2 down.

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And he does. Isner to serve it out.

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Three set points.

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Two set points remaining.

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And Isner takes the third set 6-3. :bow:

[Master Splinter]

Isner's serves are ridiculous.

3-3, fourth set.

[Master Splinter]

Murray's backhands :bow:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Isner's serve. :bow:

It must be a nightmare playing him.

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Second serve ace from Murray. :bow:

89mph. :haha:

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What a point. Isner has touch tbf.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two break points for Isner!

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One break point remaining.

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That looked way out but because Isner hit it he can't ask for a review.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Petchey jizzed again.

Murray holds. Isner serving to stay in the match.

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Murray. :haha:

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6-5, Isner again serving to stay in the match.

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Tiebreak time. Isner's favourite part of a tennis match.

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Murray leads 4-1, Isner to serve.

[Master Splinter]

What a backhand again :bow:.

[Master Splinter]

Shocker from Isner.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Isner. :doh:

What a miss.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Four match points for Murray.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray wins 7-5 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-2).

[Master Splinter]

Isner :lol: awful in tie-breaks.

Murray :bow:.

Isner :bow: second best match of his life tbf.

[Master Splinter]

Nadal in four against Roddick.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Rusedski is a goon.

[Master Splinter]

Rusedski is a goon.

What did he say/do?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

What did he say/do?

Made one of his stupid jokes replete with nervous laughter. He's still trying to impress Annabel.

[Syn]

Made one of his stupid jokes replete with nervous laughter. He's still trying to impress Annabel.

Annabel is losing it. Far too much time in the sun - seems to get browner and more leathery every year.

Looking forward to this game. I reckon Roddick will put up a decent fight...hopefully he wins.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

She is getting older ever year I suppose.

And Nadal broke in the first game. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three break points for Nadal. Oh dear.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Stunning from Nadal. He leads 3-0 and to serve.

[Syn]

I reckon Roddick will put up a decent fight...hopefully he wins.

Ach :haha:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Roddick is on the board.

[Cripps_orig]

Ach :haha:

Impressive WUMMing there

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Roddick is getting absolutely annihilated.

[Master Splinter]

Ach :haha:

:haha:

My prediction of four sets :lol:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Roddick holds, Nadal serving for the first set.

[Master Splinter]

If only Roddick had a huge serve.

Like Isner.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Isner can play too in fairness. :whistle:

[Master Splinter]

In the midst of Djoko-domination, I'd almost forgotten Nadal is quite good.

Not a bad player tbf.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nadal takes the first set 6-2. That was pretty special.

[Master Splinter]

The Kerber v Stosur semi won't be on one of the two main courts.

US Open :haha:.

Women :pal:.

An utter shocker to reverberate through the ages was had by all at this year's tournament.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nadal breaks at the start of the second set.

:rose:

[The Wengerbabies]

Come on Andy

[McNamara That Ghost...]

It's no good.

Nadal breaks him again. :doh:

[The Wengerbabies]

Roddick serving to stay in the set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two set points for Nadal. Bit of a clinic tbf.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ridiculous from Nadal. He takes the second set 6-1.

[Master Splinter]

Nadal :bow:.

Although A-Rod is setting the shots up for Rafa beautifully.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three break points for Roddick.

:unsure:

[Master Splinter]

Three break points for Roddick :wacko:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two break points remaining.

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One break point remaining.

:rolleyes:

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Deuce.

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Adv. Roddick.

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Deuce again.

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Nadal holds. 1-0.

At least Roddick can say he tested Nadal at one point in the match.

[Master Splinter]

Roddick :lol:.

Great WUMming from Nadal.

Cruel, but fair.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two break points for Nadal. :lol:

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And Nadal breaks on the second of them. Leads 2-0 in the third set.

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Rafa's dad's sweat patches. :sick:

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Roddick getting treatment. I'm not sure why, this won't take long anyway.

[Cripps_orig]

When are the semis taking place?

Missed the Murray QF. Dont want to miss the SF especially if its against Rafa.

Dont want to miss either but im going to the Arsenal v Swansea match so chances are il miss the first one unless the rain delays it a couple of hours

Come on rain

[McNamara That Ghost...]

5PM Sky's programme starts tomorrow so probably sometime around 5:20 or 5:30 for Djokovic vs Federer. Murray vs Nadal afterwards.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nadal serving for the match.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nadal takes it 6-2 6-1 6-3. Quite good.

[Master Splinter]

When are the semis taking place?



http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule19.html

+ 5 hours for GMT.

Murray v Nadal will be 20:00 at the very earliest.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed vs Djokovic.

:popcorn:

[Master Splinter]

It's raining :haha:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Play should begin soon.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Not a single point won against serve yet. :lol:

2-1 Federer leads.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule19.html

+ 5 hours for GMT.

Murray v Nadal will be 20:00 at the very earliest.

nit going to be up to watch Murray. . .but good luck to him, time to put Nadal hoodoo to bed. . . , thats if hoodoos sleep, not actually what one looks like but sound scary when i think about it. .
, .sorry 1:0 against Swsnsea finally sinking in. . . .

[Cripps_orig]

Come on rain

Delay the matches til after the Real Madrid match

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic is serving to stay in the first set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And he does. 5-5.

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Tiebreak time.

[Rors]

Rog secures the first mini-break

[Rors]

Back on serve.

Is that sunshine I see? :faint:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed leads 4-2 at the changeover.

[Rors]

Djoko cooks up double-fault :doh: 5-2

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Back on serve.

Is that sunshine I see? :faint:

It won't last. Typical rainy USA. :ninja:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three set points for Fed. :bow:

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Two remaining.

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One remaining but on Fed's serve.

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6-6. Bloody hell Djokovic.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Set point for Fed, Djokovic to serve.

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7-7.

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Set point for Fed and on his own serve, again.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed takes the first set 7-6 (9-7). :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Absolutely stunning backhand winner from Fed. Two break points for Fed.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

One break point remaining.

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Deuce.

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Adv. Fed.

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Brilliant from Fed again. He leads 2-1 in the second set. And to serve.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic. :bow: Great couple of points.

[Master Splinter]

Djokovic broke back for 3-3, but then Federer re-broke to go 4-3 up.

Women's tennis :bow:.

[Cripps_orig]

Come on Novak

At least win a set. Need this match to go on another 45 mins

Fed serves for the 2nd set at 5-4

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Federer is serving for the second set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed takes the second set 6-4. :bow:

[Master Splinter]

Djokovic has to tap into his Beast Mode now.

Can he do it?

:popcorn:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed saves a break point.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And again.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic breaks at the third time of asking and leads 2-0 in the third set.

[Cripps_orig]

Novak :bow:

[Master Splinter]

It seems Beast Mode has been activated.

3-1.

[Master Splinter]

The power of the hitting is ridiculous.

Pace, power, movement - it's just unbelievable.

[Master Splinter]

5-2 Djokovic.

Federer serving to stay in the third set.

[Master Splinter]

5-3.

Djokovic serving for the set now.

[Master Splinter]

Djokovic takes the third set 6-3.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic takes the third set 6-3.

:popcorn:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic breaks at the start of the fourth set.

[Master Splinter]

Federer having a mare at the moment.

But brilliant hitting from Djokovic :bow:.

[Cripps_orig]

FFS

Come on Roger

[Cripps_orig]

Novak broke again and has just held serve

5-1

Rog serving

[Master Splinter]

Djokovic broke again and is now 5-1 up.

He just hit an absurd forehand :wacko:.

Federer looks like he's gone.

But the final set should be awesome.

[Master Splinter]

Federer survives.

5-2.

[Cripps_orig]

Djokovic serves for the set at 5-2

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic serving for the fourth set.

[Master Splinter]

Djokovic takes the fourth set 6-2 :bow:.

Sport at its best :bow:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And Djokovic wins the fourth set 6-2.

On to a fifth then. Hope Fed gets a second wind, this will be a walkover otherwise.

[Marc Overmars]

Great match. Djok is awesome.

[Master Splinter]

2-2 in the fifth.

Amazing tennis.

[Master Splinter]

Murray to be Djokovic's best man at his wedding next month apparently.

:unsure:

[Master Splinter]

4-3 to Federer.

[Syn]

This is a wonderful match between two giants if the modern game. I, for one, have been thoroughly exhilarated by the quality of tennis on display here today. The precision, power and commitment from both players is absolutely breathtaking. Exquisite stuff.

[Master Splinter]

Three break points for Federer :yikes:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three break points for Fed!

[Master Splinter]

Federer breaks!

5-3.

Djokovic had a bit of a shocker there.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Fed breaks and will serve for the match!

[Cripps_orig]

Fed serves for the match

Not been paying much interest.

Waiting for the main event

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two match points.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

One match point remaining. What a shot.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Deuce. :doh:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Adv. Djokovic...

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Saved with an ace. :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Adv. Djokovic. :doh:

[Cripps_orig]

Fed :doh:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic breaks back. :rolleyes:

[Master Splinter]

Federer had two match points last year v Djokovic too.

[Cripps_orig]

5-5

There are tie breaks in 5th sets here arent there?

[Syn]

5-5

There are tie breaks in 5th sets here arent there?

Yes that is correct.

[Rors]

5-5

There are tie breaks in 5th sets here arent there?

Thanks to our friends American TV, yup.

[Rors]

And now two break points for Djoko :wacko:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Two break points for Djokovic.

[Rors]

'inell!

[Master Splinter]

Just brilliant.

[Cripps_orig]

Djokovic breaks and serves for the match

Fed :rose:

Its been a good run

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic breaks and will serve for the match.

[Cripps_orig]

Djokovic wins

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Djokovic wins 6-7 (7-9) 4-6 6-3 6-2 7-5. :bow:

[Rors]

http://rookery.s3.amazonaws.com/1034500/1034634_de72_625x1000.jpg

[Master Splinter]

Tennis :bow:.

[Master Splinter]

I think Djokovic bypassed Beast Mode and used some of those dodgy cheat discs/memory cards in the last three sets.

[Rors]

I think Djokovic bypassed Beast Mode and used some of those dodgy cheat discs/memory cards in the last three sets.

And now he's 'busting a move'. Yep, that's an Action Replay Card hack alright.

[Cripps_orig]

Wouldnt see that at Wimbledon

US Open :bow:

[Master Splinter]

And now he's 'busting a move'. Yep, that's an Action Replay Card hack alright.

:haha:

I couldn't remember the name.

I only used one of those things once :ninja:.

[Syn]

Impressed by the post-match interview.

Djokovic is such a likeable guy compared to Federer - I'm glad he won. Hope he wins the tournament if/when Murray loses now.

[Rors]

:haha:

I couldn't remember the name.

I only used one of those things once :ninja:.

Despite the regular propaganda for them peddled by Mean Machines Sega, I held firm and never got one...

[Marc Overmars]

What a match. :bow:

Fed has still got it but Djok is just on another level at the moment. Hoping for a Wimbledon rematch with Rafa. :popcorn:

[Cripps_orig]

Impressed by the post-match interview.

Djokovic is such a likeable guy compared to Federer - I'm glad he won. Hope he wins the tournament if/when Murray loses now.

Only this year tbh

Before, Djokovic used to moan all the time about the crowd being against him

[Master Splinter]

Despite the regular propaganda for them peddled by Mean Machines Sega, I held firm and never got one...

What about Maccy? :ninja:

[Rors]

What about Maccy? :ninja:

Unless he kept it well hidden, he was the same. We relied on Pure Gaming Ability..(Sonic 2 cheat excepted of course)

[Syn]

Only this year tbh

Before, Djokovic used to moan all the time about the crowd being against him

Was it true?

(Genuine question...I don't want to shock you all but I don't really follow tennis)

Certainly seemed like the crowd were backing Federer today until right at the end.

[Cripps_orig]

GB had 3 boys in the semis of the boys tournament.

Could this be the next golden generation after the brilliant Bogdanovic, Arvind Parmar, Lee Childs etc era?

[Cripps_orig]

Was it true?

(Genuine question...I don't want to shock you all but I don't really follow tennis)

Certainly seemed like the crowd were backing Federer today until right at the end.

I wouldnt say necessarily against him but the other big name players were more likable than him but as the pundits just said now, Djokovic changed his ways and does this kind of things, interacts with the crowd etc

[Rors]

GB had 3 boys in the semis of the boys tournament.

Could this be the next golden generation after the brilliant Bogdanovic, Arvind Parmar, Lee Childs etc era?

Lee Childs :haha:

The best they can hope for is the Bates/Mottram 'level' (hopefully without the National Front affiliation of the latter)

[Syn]

I wouldnt say necessarily against him but the other big name players were more likable than him but as the pundits just said now, Djokovic changed his ways and does this kind of things, interacts with the crowd etc

After he saved the first match point with that 'gamble' return, it was quite weird seeing him play to the crowd - it almost seemed like he'd given up. But maybe that was his way of avoid getting pressured.

Doubt I have the energy/concentration to last the Murray game so I'll bow out.

Come on Tim.

And come on Tennis.

[Rors]

"This is how I see it - Andy Murray in the final on Monday" - Petch gets paid by the hour...

[Cripps_orig]

Players are out

Another comfortable win for the Spaniard?

Murray to win the first set and then choke ala Wimbledon?

Can see it happening

[Cripps_orig]

Rafa breaks

4-3

[Cripps_orig]

Nadal serves for the set

5-4

[Cripps_orig]

Nadal takes it 6-4

Murray struggled in all but one of his service games

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nadal takes the first set 6-4.

[Master Splinter]

Murray had three break point chances at the beginning of the second but fluffed them all :doh:.

He hit a ridiculous running forehand past Nadal a few minutes ago though :bow:.

2-2 currently.

[KESSLER]

Murray is talking to himself after EVERY point :haha:

[Master Splinter]

Murray broken.

Nadal leads 3-2.

Almost time for the rose graphic.

[Cripps_orig]

No point watching the rest.

Off to watch a DVD

[Master Splinter]

Off to watch a DVD

Fantastic Four double bill?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray. :rose:

He needs to drop down the rankings so he avoids being on Nadal's side of the draw.

[Master Splinter]

5-2 Nadal.

Murray :rose:.

[Master Splinter]

Nadal takes the second set 6-2.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nadal takes the second set 6-2.

[Master Splinter]

One set all in the Stosur-Kerber semi-final.

[Master Splinter]

Murray breaks!

What a rally :lol:.

2-0 in the third.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray. :bow:

[Cripps_orig]

Fantastic Four double bill? The Mummy double bill actually. Watched the first one last night and watching the 2nd now

[Master Splinter]

Nadal breaks straight back, aided by a Murray double-fault.

Murray :haha:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray. :doh:

[Master Splinter]

The Mummy double bill actually. Watched the first one last night and watching the 2nd now

The first two Mummy films are hugely entertaining.

The third one :lol:.

The Scorpion King :lol:.

[Master Splinter]

3-2 Murray.

[Master Splinter]

Nadal :bow:.

A machine.

3-3.

[Master Splinter]

Murray breaks again to lead 5-3.

Great play.

Serving for the third set.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray will serve for the third set.

[Master Splinter]

Sam Stosur beats Angelique Kerber 6-3 2-6 6-2 to reach the ladies final.

[Master Splinter]

Murray takes the third set 6-3 :bow:.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray takes the third set 6-3.

:bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray takes the third set 6-4 :bow:.

Nadal. :bow:

Won an extra game when he didn't.

[Master Splinter]

A double-fault and a shocking forehand give Nadal the break and he leads 3-1 in the fourth.

Nothing between them really.

Time for Murray to enter Beast Mode.

Or use Action Replay.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

4-1 Nadal leads. Murray has to hold.

[Master Splinter]

What a shot from Nadal.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Three break points for Nadal. Virtual match points I imagine.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

All of them saved.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Murray serving to stay in the match.